Traffic & Crashes

Cambridge Road SH29 works ramping up

Construction on the State Highway 29 Tauriko Village and Cambridge Road section of the Tauriko Enabling Works is ramping up with sheet piling underway ahead... Read More

Four dead following BOP highway crash

Four people have died following a crash on State Highway 5 south of Rotorua. The crash, involving two cars and seven people, was reported about 7.50pm on... Read More

Traffic delays after three vehicle crash on SH29

Reports are coming if of a crash on State Highway 29, near Tauriko. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck and two cars have crash in SH29,... Read More

Driver arrested after fleeing three-vehicle crash

A person has been taken into custody after they fled the scene following a three-vehicle crash in Mount Maunganui. 'At around 11.30am Police responded to... Read More

State highways heat up with water on standby

Water carts and chip spreaders are on standby as state highways heat up. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising drivers to drive to the conditions. "If... Read More

Sunny day for Superhero Santa Parade in Pāpāmoa

The Pak'N Save Pāpāmoa Superhero Santa Parade is taking place this morning with expectations that this year's parade will be "the best yet". Parade... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highway works December

Here's to smoother travelling over the holiday season with people driving on a number of newly sealed roads! Contractors across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty... Read More

Bootcamp participant dies after accident

One of the 10 teenagers in the Government's military-style bootcamp trial has died in an accident while another is currently on the run after attending his... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range summer maintenance update

Starting this Sunday, December 8, asphalt resurfacing will be getting underway on State Highway 29 near the Tauranga end of Old Kaimai Road. This work will... Read More

Fraser Street is blocked following a crash

Fraser Street is currently blocked following a three-vehicle crash. A police spokesperson said the incident was reported around 4.40pm. Hato Hone St John... Read More

Arrest following fleeing driver - Papamoa Beach

A man has been arrested and his vehicle impounded after failing to stop for Police in Papamoa Beach last night, said a police spokesperson in a statement. "At... Read More

Council highlights accessibility for the disabled

A free travel concession for passengers with permanent impairments and a companion travel programme are just some of the features that make public transport... Read More